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Bread is one of the most popular ingredients or food items that is used in breakfast meals worldwide. There are many ways to eat bread for breakfast: toast, sandwiches, egg nests, bread and butter, and there are so many interesting bread recipe that we can try. Here is an interesting way to prepare a quick and easy breakfast dish in the form of a tasty sausage bread recipe.

When I was visiting some friends in the Philippine Islands, several years ago, I was amazed at the amount of rice being consumed by the people. Of course, far be it for me to impose on my most gracious hosts to be served outlandish Bread Recipe when they are known for being rice producers; and rice is such a staple food.

Moreover, I was pleasantly surprised that Rice Flour Bread Recipe were not as popular there as one would expect. Albeit, they do have this tasty rice batter that turns into small rice cupcakes, but not bread. So I went ahead and shared this light, high-fiber snack but which is quite heavy on the stomach.

You must read the recipe thoroughly first so you will know what to expect. This is bread, yet it doesn’t use yeast. There’s also no kneading involved. The batter or dough will and should be very thick and sticky. Thus, you will need to scrape the mixing bowl meticulously. Once poured into the pan, tap the pan heavily to evenly distribute the batter. And, lastly, for your own personal touch, you may augment the batter with a sprinkling of raisins, chopped prunes or chopped dried figs.

Here is one of my favorite bread recipes. I remember the days when I was struggling and money was very tight (actually, nothing has changed!) but my insatiable taste for really good food simply overwhelmed all reason; hence this Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe. The following concoction is actually just one awesome way to transform a simple French hard roll or baguette from an ordinary fare to an extraordinary crafted treat. The ingredients are very versatile and flexible. This is a wondrous combination of tangy spices and creamy luxury to forget you’re in your doldrums; the crunchy and soft combination really perks you up. But not only that… If you’re not exactly in the gloom, this bread prescription also gives your day a perfect glow and just about the right amount of comfort to proceed in the right direction. Or if you’re a normal person and you’re simply having friends over, this will definitely prove one great hors d’oeuvre. Yet I digress. As I was saying, this Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe is quite versatile. You can interchange the ingredients with other preferred items such as the type of bread or the type of cheese; you can also increase or reduce the amounts of each item in the recipe always depending on your preference. See for yourself!

Ingredients:

– 1 baguette or French bread loaf, cut horizontally to about half an inch thick
– 1 bar or stick of butter, softened or partially melted (but not in the pan or under heat)
– 4 to 6 cloves or pieces of garlic, minced as in almost pureed (or you may also use Pesto Mix, which is readily available in your local grocery store)
– 1 to 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese (or any cheese that melts quickly; you can also try thin cheese slices of the same variant)
– 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, finely chopped (may already be optional if you choose the Pesto Mix above)

Method:

– Preheat your oven to about 400 degrees.
– Place slices of the baguette on an oven tray.
– In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic (or Pesto Mix).
– Spread evenly on baguette slices. Be sure to lavish the spread for your utmost crunching pleasure.
– Then, evenly sprinkle the cheese over the slices of bread and place the tray back in the oven.
– Broil for about a minute or until the cheese has completed melted and shows a few golden bubble marks.
– Remove from the oven and serve hot.

I doubt if there’ll be any leftovers; but store any remaining slices of bread in the freezer using a zip lock bag. Bon appetit, mon cher!

Waking up to the warm smell of freshly baked muffins in the air is every child’s dream. As adults also we love the smell of yummy muffins in the air and it tantalizes our taste buds like nothing else does. You can always try some banana bread recipe like this delicious muffins at home in no time at all by following this coffee banana bread muffin recipe.

Waking up to the smell of warm healthy pumpkin bread on a Sunday morning is one of the best treats you can give your children. The best part of making pumpkin bread is that it does not require any special ingredients and you don’t have to run to the market every time you get a craving for some delicious pumpkin bread recipe. Here is a simple and healthy pumpkin bread recipe for you.

Warm and simple bread pudding recipe brings back childhood memories for most of us. It is not only a simple dessert to make but also a very delicious one. You can prepare it in no time and leave it to cook while you serve and eat your dinner, and by the time you finish it will be ready to serve and eat. Given below is a bread and butter pudding recipe easy and simple to make.

Ingredients:

1 cup raisins and currants mixed

1 cup whole milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence

Zest of 1/2 lemon

1/3 cup butter

8 slices day-old bread (white, brown or fruit bread)

3 eggs

2 tablespoons castor sugar

1/3 cup double cream

1 tablespoon demerara sugar

Nutmeg to taste

Method:

Cut the bread in triangles and lightly toast it to prevent it from getting completely soggy and to preserve the crunch.

Preheat the oven to 180C.

In a saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla essence.

Add the lemon zest and let it cool.

Beat the eggs until fluffy.

Add the sugar and beat some more.

Add the cooled milk to the egg and sugar mix.

Pour in the cream and beat the mix well.

Butter the toasted bread on both sides and line half of the triangles at the bottom of a glass serving dish.

Pour half of the egg and cream mix on the bread slices and sprinkle half of the raisins and currants on the top.

Let the bread soak for about 20 minutes.

Arrange the remaining bread slices on the top and pour the remaining mix over them.

Sprinkle the remaining raisins and currants.

Drizzle the remaining butter and sprinkle the demerara over the top.

Lastly, grate some nutmeg on the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Remove and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Serving suggestions and variations:

You can remove the crusts of the bread before cutting if you don’t like the crusts.

White and dark chocolate can also be added over the layers of bread to add a different taste to the pudding.

Sprinkle some icing sugar on the top for a slight crunch.

Whipped cream and fresh fruits can also be served along the side of the pudding.

Heat some of your favorite jam or marmalade in the microwave for 40 seconds and use a pastry brush to spread it on the top of the pudding. Bake for another 2-3 minutes before serving.

Bread is one of the most popular food items in the world. Every corner of the globe has its own recipe for bread. Baking bakery-like bread at home has become quite easy with the use of a bread machine. You can use different types of flours, nuts, herbs and even meat to prepare delicious and fresh bread machine recipes at home without any fuss. Given below are two healthy and nutritious easy bread machine recipes.

– In a bowl, mix the flour, mixed herbs and salt, and set aside.
– In a saucepan, heat the butter and sauté the chopped onion and garlic clove in it until translucent. Set aside to cool.
– In a small bowl, mix the yeast, warm water and sugar. Stir to dissolve completely and let it rest for 10 minutes.
– Pour the yeast mix in the clean bread pan of the bread machine.
– Add the flour mix on top of the yeast mix.
– You do not have to stir or mix anything as the machine will do the rest of the job.
– Set the machine settings to white bread and normal crust.
– Once the cycle is complete, take the bread out and let it cool on a wire rack before cutting in slices to serve.

– In a bowl, mix the wheat flour, oat flour and all-purpose flour.
– Mix the yeast with the warm milk and sugar. Stir to dissolve completely. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
– Pour the yeast mix in the bread pan of the bread machine.
– Put the flour mixture on top of the yeast mixture and add the butter and salt on the sides. Put the lid on the bread pan.
– Set the machine to run on white bread cycle with normal crust.
– Once the bread is done, cool on a wire rack for some time before cutting in slices.

Vegan banana bread recipe is easy to prepare and all the vegan ingredients are easily available in the market. It is healthy and low fat as oats, wheat flour, nuts and bananas are added to it, which increases its nutritional value. Given below are two versions of a moist and flaky vegan banana bread recipe (one with chocolate chips and one with strawberries).

Ingredients:

1 cup of ripe mashed bananas

1 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

¼ cup of water

2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds

2 tablespoons of olive oil

½ cup of oat flour

1 ½ cups of wheat flour

1 teaspoon of baking powder

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

¼ cup of vegan chocolate chips (or more depending on your taste)

¼ cup of soy or almond milk

1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar

1 cup of slivered walnuts and almonds

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Add the olive oil and water to the mashed bananas and mix well. You can use an electric blender at low speed for this.

Indian fry bread can be eaten as a snack or a meal. There are many ways to make Indian fry bread and given below is a caramelized onion filled Indian fry bread recipe that can be prepared in advance and then heated in a slow oven just before serving. These delicious fry bread recipe make a perfect and easy snack that you can prepare on rainy days and in the cold winter months.

Ingredients:

2 cups refined flour

¼ cup clarified butter (ghee)

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups finely chopped onions

1 teaspoon nigella seeds

2 teaspoons fennel seeds

2 bay leaves

1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped green chilies

2 teaspoons gram flour

2 teaspoons coriander powder

2 teaspoons red chili powder (adjust according to taste)

1 teaspoon garam masala (Indian all spice powder)

3 teaspoons chopped coriander leaves

2 tablespoons oil

Salt to taste

Oil for frying

Method:

To prepare the dough, combine flour, ghee (clarified butter) and salt in a deep bowl.

Knead to a soft dough using some water.

Divide the dough in 12 equal parts and cover with a damp cloth, then set aside.

Place one portion of the onion filling in the center of the rolled out dough.

Cover the filling by folding the dough around it to make a ball.

Lightly roll out the dough to about a 3-inch diameter bread. – Take care so that the filling does not spill out. Also take care to ensure that the dough has an even thickness, otherwise it will not cook properly.

Do this with the remaining 11 dough portions.

Heat the oil for frying in a frying pan and fry the filled dough on a low heat until golden brown in color.

This will take some time to cook as the dough needs to be cooked from the inside.

As soon as you hear the first footsteps of fall coming around the corner, you know it is time to put on your baking gloves and starting baking delicious pumpkin pies and breads. But for those who get cravings for pumpkin bread recipe with canned pumpkin during summer, you need not be disappointed as you can easily use canned pumpkin to prepare the bread at home. Instead of using a simple pumpkin bread recipe, here is one that has a delicious cream cheese frosting in the center that offsets the sweet taste of the bread with its tanginess.

Ingredients:

Cream cheese filling:

227 grams cream cheese

½ cup white sugar

2 large eggs

1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

Bread:

1 cup walnuts

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups white sugar

1 cup butter (at room temperature)

2 cups canned pumpkin

½ cup water

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe:

Preheat the oven to 350F.

This recipe caters for two 9×5 inch breads; therefore, you will need two greased pans.

Roast the walnuts for about 5-6 minutes on a low flame and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar and beat using a food processor or a blender at a low speed until you get a smooth creamy mix.

Beat in the eggs, one by one, and once the eggs are mixed gently stir in the flour.